| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $217.75 | 7.215% | $233.4607 | $233.46 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.25 | 8.423% | $76.1672 | $76.17 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.40 | 10.722% | $191.9919 | $191.99 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.26 | 5.468% | $60.391 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.93 | 8.318% | $125.5731 | $125.57 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.36 | 8.814% | $144.0262 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.84 | 13.201% | $24.7231 | $24.72 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.79 | $856.3332 | $856.33 | $856.30 | $856.40 | |